Pregnant cat not eating

Hi all, been here before about my cat's behavior. Well we found out she is pregnant but now she isn't barely eating anything. She eats some at night but hasn't been going to the litter box because I don't think she is eating or drinking enough. Is this normal? She is about 5 weeks pregnant. She is also acting really strange. Like everything and every little move anyone makes really scares her.... to the point of her jumping up in the air. I'm worried that she is going to hurt herself or the babies inside. Any replies would be TREMENDOUSLY helpful....

It is perfectly normal. Some cats stop eating prior to labor, others eat right up to the first contractions. Be sure that she is in a nice, dark quiet room, and she has several nests available to choose from- though she will probably choose your sock drawer! LOL

she isn't ready to deliver yet tho. I'm worried because she is not eating well and is only 5 weeks pregnant. And is acting so scared of everything. Is this normal pregnancy behavior?

Honestly? Not in my opinion at this stage in the pregnancy. I would certainly go ahead and get her settled in a quiet and private room if possible, and really track her box use and amount that she's eating for the next day or two. Tempt her with her favorite wet foods, and if she's still not eating much or drinking much in a day or two at the most, I'd be at my vets with her.

Was this a planned pregnancy? Are you sure about how far along she is? Has she seen a vet? Is she eating anything at all? Any discharge showing, does she smell off or foul? For peace of mind, I would ring up your vet and talk to them.

yes this was a planned prenancy. She was mated the first week of March. She is eating and drinking at nite but not enough to be using her litter box. Because she hasn't went in there since yesterday afternoon.

Then to be safe, I would call your vet. I read you post while I was distracted. I apologize for missing how far along she is the first time. She is your cat and you know her best. Calling your vet and talking to him will put your mind at ease, or maybe he would like to see her? What breed is she?

How long have you noticed this to be the case with your girl? If it has been more than a couple of days, then you should probably consult your vet. I do know that some girls (mine is one of them) will get a little spooky about mid-way through the pregnancy and will go a little off of their food due to the added stress. I would give it another day - and if she hasn't eaten well by this time tomorrow, I think a vet visit may be in order.

Just one caution, don't switch her food over completely all at once. She will get stomach upset and diarrhea if you do, make it a gradual change so her system won't go bonkers.

Our Roxxie is a persian. She has always been somewhat finicky so this is no suprise to me that she is worse now with her pregnancy. She has eaten a few times.... last nite and twice today. She drank a little bit of water too... so she did use the litterbox today.......... (sigh of relief) She is still not eating alot ... but she is eating.... but she is still acting pretty strange..... scared of everything around the house.... even her litterbox. I have to watch her and put her in there.... but otherwise she's doing better.... I will take her to the vet next week for an x-ray to see how many babies there are..... thanks for all the replies... they really help me alot.....

Now I'm wondering if the vet made a mistake!!!!!!!!!! It's driving me CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Roxxie is acting like she is in heat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Do they ever act this way when they are pregnant????????????????? This is gonna drive me nutz !!!!!! The vet said she was pregnant.... now she is crying like she is in heat..... anyone????????

Hi Ladie7 my cat is also pregnant while in heat and not eating so if you have anything on that please let me know

B Baby Raindrop

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